Goa’s tourism sector has recorded an impressive 6.23% overall growth in tourist arrivals from January to September 2025. Domestic arrivals rose by 5.36%, while international arrivals surged by 29.33%. Tourism Minister Rohan A. Khaunte highlighted Goa’s strides toward responsible, sustainable, and year-round tourism, driven by new policies, better regulation, and expanding global connectivity.
To mark World Tourism Day 2025, Goa Tourism, in collaboration with TTAG and SKAL International Goa, hosted immersive cultural experiences in Mulgao Village and a special Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour around North Goa. Hon’ble Tourism Minister Rohan A. Khaunte emphasized the importance of community-led, sustainable tourism, while students from Bal Bhavan joined an engaging educational tour through Goa’s heritage, highlighting the state’s evolving tourism strategy beyond beaches.
Goa’s globally celebrated image of sun, sand, and sea shifted gears under Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte’s leadership. The 11th edition of RFC India 2025, India’s toughest off-road motorsport event, roared to life in Goa with 77 teams from 11 states, marking a bold step in Goa’s emergence as a destination for adventure and sports tourism.
